Flying Scotsman returns home to Darlington for centenary
Guests look on as Flying Scotsman arrives at Doncaster Railway Station, celebrating her centenary by making a return to the city where she was built one hundred years ago
Arriving at Doncaster Railway Station to a warm welcome from invited guests, civic dignitaries and family members who share proud links with the famous locomotive, Flying Scotsman took pride of place on Platform 4 for her visit. City of Doncaster Council and London North Eastern Railway hosted the special visit, with support from the National Railway Museum.In forty years of service, Flying Scotsman broke numerous world speed and distance records and was one of the famous locomotives introduced by LNER during its century of service on the East Coast Main Line, connecting the capitals of England and Scotland. Flying Scotsman went into service on 24 February 1923 and cost £7,944 to build.
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